AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-10700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i7-10700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 15% faster and 168% cheaper than Intel Core i7-10700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$222.08
CPU MARK1932916447
VALUE23374
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY297253
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 2.90 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS30582906
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-10700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
$72.85
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16019
$91.2
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
19329
$82.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i7-10700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-10700 by 68%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19329. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 297. The Intel Core i7-10700 efficiency score is 253. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 leads by 15%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.